Clapham

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4529 on the Clapham (Paddock) shunter (Philip Tatarinov)

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Clapham (Philip Tatarinov)

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Ronny Webb photos. Ted Sodiak with 8021 on N244 clapham yard (Brisbane) ready for a Grafton run, on 31/7/84.

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Type : Transhipment Yard
Line : North Coast Line
Distance from Sydney : 978.743km
Location : -27.533445, 153.013406
Opened : 26th September 1930
Closed : n/a
Status : In use
Name meaning : After the location.
Notes : Up employee only platform was 2.13 metres in length. Clapham was the primary transhipment point for intersystem goods traffic between NSW and Queensland via the Kyogle line. The 1947 Working Timetable explicitly defines it: "Clapham — Transhipment station for goods to and from Queensland stations (other than Brisbane) and stations in Southern States. Not a passenger station nor a station for any other purpose than transhipping." Standard gauge (4ft 8½in) NSW wagons were unloaded at Clapham and goods transferred to 3ft 6in gauge Queensland wagons, or vice versa. A Standard Race for stock transhipment was provided from opening (14 cattle wagons or 14 sheep vans per movement without NSW engine). The crossing loop was opened **8 November 1944** when the Up Goods line was converted to a Crossing Loop (W.N. — 1944). NSW Reception Sidings (standard gauge) were established, with numbered transhipping sidings and various industrial sidings including Commonwealth Stores Petrol Siding, Evans Deakin & Co. Ltd. (Rocklea via Clapham), and later the Clapham Standard Gauge Line freight complex. The section **Clapham–Yeerongpilly** was abolished in 1982 when Yeerongpilly signal box closed and **Clapham–South Brisbane** was created. Single Line Track Block Working introduced on Clapham–South Brisbane in 1982, and on Acacia Ridge–Clapham also in 1982.

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Kris Dowie pics of Clapham yard.

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John Shields
Clapham 1969, No1 Brisbane Limited. SG side on left, NG side on right of main line

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Craig Melc

Clapham Signal Cabin (one of the last Double Wire Signal Systems in Brisbane).  It was a very busy hub in the 1980's when I was there, controlling NSW Loco Depot at Yeerongpilly (now the Aurizon Rail Welding Facility), fruit transhipping (prior to containerisation of fruit) and a scrap metal crane. The cabin is long gone and the yard is now being configured for Cross River Rail.

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Alvin Kathage

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Clapham, 1965 (Eric Marggraf)

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Clpaham, 1974 (SLNSW)

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3642 heading up the Brisbane Limited through Clapham, 1948 (K Groves)

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3818 passes through Clapham leading No. 2 Express (July 1948) (K Groves)

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# Clapham (North Coast Line — Border Loop to South Brisbane)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1930–1989

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**Type:** Transhipment Yard / Electric Train Staff Station / Signal Box 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Beaudesert Road–Clapham / Clapham–Yeerongpilly / Clapham–South Brisbane sections) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 978.743 km 
**Mileage (Working TT):** approximately 608m; Clapham Yard at 608m 26c (1930 telephone circuit) 
**Between:** Beaudesert Road (Nyanda) / Acacia Ridge and Yeerongpilly 
**Opened:** 26 September 1930 
**Status:** In use 
**Name meaning:** After the Clapham locality in Brisbane's southern suburbs 
**Circular:** No. 390–19 of 1930 (Kyogle–Brisbane base diagram — Clapham referenced throughout; amended repeatedly through to 1988) 
**Seal Press:** No. 436 (assigned to Clapham from 1931; frequently missing — Relief Press No. 136 or 555 in use at various times) 
**Employee Platform:** 2.13 metres (7 feet), Up side 

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> **Notes:** Clapham was the primary transhipment point for intersystem goods traffic between NSW and Queensland via the Kyogle line. The 1947 Working Timetable explicitly defines it: "Clapham — Transhipment station for goods to and from Queensland stations (other than Brisbane) and stations in Southern States. Not a passenger station nor a station for any other purpose than transhipping." Standard gauge (4ft 8½in) NSW wagons were unloaded at Clapham and goods transferred to 3ft 6in gauge Queensland wagons, or vice versa. A Standard Race for stock transhipment was provided from opening (14 cattle wagons or 14 sheep vans per movement without NSW engine). The crossing loop was opened **8 November 1944** when the Up Goods line was converted to a Crossing Loop (W.N. — 1944). NSW Reception Sidings (standard gauge) were established, with numbered transhipping sidings and various industrial sidings including Commonwealth Stores Petrol Siding, Evans Deakin & Co. Ltd. (Rocklea via Clapham), and later the Clapham Standard Gauge Line freight complex. The section **Clapham–Yeerongpilly** was abolished in 1982 when Yeerongpilly signal box closed and **Clapham–South Brisbane** was created. Single Line Track Block Working introduced on Clapham–South Brisbane in 1982, and on Acacia Ridge–Clapham also in 1982. The employee platform (2.13 metres, Up side) date of provision is not found in the Weekly Notices collection.

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## 1930 — Opening; Transhipment Arrangements; Section Boundaries; Telephone Circuit

### Clapham Opened — 26 September 1930
> On **Friday, 26th September, 1930**, the extension of line from Kyogle to Brisbane has been open for traffic. The stations from Kyogle to Kagaru inclusive are under the control of the **District Superintendent, South Grafton**; the stations beyond Kagaru (viz., Clapham, Yeerongpilly and Brisbane) are **manned and controlled by the Queensland Railways**. *(W.N. 39–1930)*

### Section Boundaries — 1930
> Sections: **Kagaru–Clapham** and **Clapham–Brisbane** (later Clapham–Yeerongpilly and Yeerongpilly–South Brisbane).

### Transhipping Instructions — 1930
> **Terminal charges at Clapham** to be shown under Queensland proportion in railage column. Inspection fees in "From Clapham" column.
>
> **Transhipping of Logs at Clapham** — 4s. per ton, no charge for counting. *(W.N. 52–1930)*

### Clapham Yard — Telephone Circuit
> **Clapham Yard** — 608m 26c — listed in telephone circuit directory alongside Beaudesert Road Crossing (604m 7c), Level Crossing Gatehouse (605m 43c), Clapham Signal-box, Clapham Goods Office, Yeerongpilly Signal-box, South Brisbane Signal-box and Roma Street. *(Source: 1930 and 1931 Weekly Notices)*

### Section Distances — Kagaru–Clapham
> **Kagaru–Clapham**: 606m 57c. *(Source: 1930 Working Timetable)*

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## 1931 — Stock Facilities; Seal Press No. 438/436; Fruits Express

### Standard Race for Stock Transhipment
> **Clapham (Grafton–Brisbane Line) — Accommodation Provided** — A **Standard Race** has been provided at the Tranship Rank for loading and unloading all classes of stock. Either **14 cattle wagons or 14 sheep vans** can be dealt with without the use of a NSW engine. *(W.N. 43–1931)*

> **Note:** "Other than quiet dairy cattle cannot be transhipped" — a restriction noted in W.N. 37–1931, meaning only calm dairy cattle could be transferred between gauges.

### Seal Press No. 438 Allocated — Later Renumbered 436
> **Seal Press No. 438** allotted to Clapham for the purpose of sealing NSW trucks at that station. *(W.N. — 1931)*

### Fruits Express — Clapham
> **No. 177 Fruit Express** (4.20 p.m. Darling Harbour to Clapham) and **No. 178 Fruit Express** (5.0 a.m. Clapham to Grafton) running on alternate days. *(Source: 1931 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1932 — Engine Classes for Fruit Expresses

### Engines for Fruit Expresses — No. 176 and 178
> **No. 176** — from Clapham to South Grafton: **superheated 32 class engine**. 
> **No. 178** — from Clapham to Casino: **superheated 50 class engine**. *(Source: 1932 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1937 — Clapham the Transhipping Depot; Advices Incorrectly Addressed

### Clapham is the Transhipping Depot — W.N. — 1937
> **Advices for Clapham Incorrectly Addressed and Forwarded to Kyogle** — It is the practice for many stations to irregularly include Kyogle in the advices for traffic consigned to Queensland destinations, and this must be discontinued. **Clapham is the Transhipping Depot for goods traffic consigned to Queensland via the Kyogle Railway**. All advices should be sent to Clapham and not Kyogle in future. *(Source: 1937 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1942 — Propelling Vehicles Between Clapham and Yeerongpilly; Reception Sidings

### Propelling Vehicles — Daylight Only — W.N. 15–1942 and W.N. 22–1942
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Propelling of Vehicles** — Up to five **(5) four-wheeled vehicles** may be propelled on the Down Main line between **Clapham and Yeerongpilly** without the use of a brake-van, during **daylight only**.
>
> When propelling, the Guard or Shunter in charge must ride on the leading vehicle, giving the Driver hand-signals as necessary. *(W.N. 15–1942 and W.N. 22–1942)*

### Reception Sidings — W.N. — 1942
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Bringing Into Use Connections to Future NSW Reception Sidings** — connections to NSW standard gauge reception sidings at Clapham brought into use. 
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Bringing Into Use Releasing Switches "B" and "D"** — 19th and 20th November 1942. *(Source: 1942 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1943 — Transhipping Sidings — Ground Frame E; Consignments to Commonwealth Siding; Water Column

### Ground Frame E and Transhipping Sidings — W.N. — 1943
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Alterations to Connections at Sydney End of Transhipping Yard** — Frame E controls the points leading from the Loop to Nos. 1 and 2 Transhipping Sidings. *(Source: 1943 Weekly Notices)*

### Accommodation Table — Water Column
> **Clapham** — Marshalling Yards — **One 4-inch column** — Sydney end of yard. *(Source: 1943 Weekly Notices)*

### Consignments to Commonwealth Siding, Clapham
> **Traffic for Commonwealth Siding, Clapham (Queensland) via Kyogle** — Goods truckloads for:
> - Commonwealth (Ministry of Munitions) (Rocklea)
> - Evans Deakin & Co. Ltd. (Rocklea)
> - Marine Annexe (Rocklea)
>
> ...to be consigned and invoiced to **Commonwealth Siding, Clapham**, and invoices forwarded to the Station-master, Clapham. *(W.N. 27–1943)*

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## 1944 — Crossing Loop Added — 8 November 1944; Transhipping Sidings

### Crossing Loop Opened — 8 November 1944
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Provision of Crossing Loop** — On **Wednesday, 8th November, 1944**, between 8.0 a.m. and 5.0 p.m., the catch-points Nos. 8 and 31, at the Brisbane and Casino ends respectively of the Up Goods line, will be removed, and the **Up Goods line will be brought into use as a Crossing Loop**.
>
> Additional and altered signalling:
> 1. Signal No. 7 — Down Starting, Loop to Main, and Distant Under (Yeerongpilly No. 63)
> 2. Signal No. 16 — Up Starting, Loop to Main
> 3. A **facing point locking bar** provided on No. 9 points (Loop–Down Goods) in the Loop line
> 4. **Frame E** — points leading from the Loop to Nos. 1 and 2 Transhipping Sidings

*(Source: 1944 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1945 — Shunting Over Narrow Gauge Lines — Whistle Required; NSW Reception Sidings

### Shunting Over Narrow Gauge Lines — W.N. — 1945
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Shunting Over Narrow Gauge Lines** — Drivers must sound the engine whistle when approaching any diamond crossing in Clapham Yard. *(Source: 1945 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1947 — Clapham's Purpose Defined; Transhipping Charges

### Clapham Defined as Transhipment-Only Station — 1947
> **Clapham — Transhipment station** for goods to and from Queensland stations (other than Brisbane) and stations in Southern States. **Not a passenger station** nor a station for any other purpose than transhipping. Traffic in truckloads for delivery to Evans Deakin and Co. Ltd. and to Commonwealth Siding are dealt with through this station.
>
> The distance from South Brisbane to Clapham on the **3ft 6in gauge is 4 miles**. *(Source: 1947 Working Timetable)*

### Transhipping Charges Updated — W.N. — 1947
> Transhipping charges at Clapham (all goods for Queensland stations beyond South Brisbane) — **all Queensland proportion**. 
> Counting charges: as listed by commodity.
>
> **Transhipping charges shall be divided between NSW and Queensland as follows:**
> - Traffic transhipped at Clapham — All Queensland proportion
> - Traffic transhipped at Wallangarra — Divided equally between NSW and Queensland

*(Source: 1947 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1948 — Shunting Charges at Clapham Sidings

### Shunting Charges — Commonwealth Stores Petrol Siding — 1948
> **Commonwealth Stores Petrol Siding, Clapham** — 1s. 8d. per wagon, subject to a maximum charge of **13s. 3d. for each 15 minutes** or part thereof.
>
> **Rocklea — Commonwealth Siding, Evans Deakin and Co. Ltd.** — alter shunting charge to read **14s. 3d. for each 15 minutes** or part thereof.

*(Source: 1948 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1950 — Yeerongpilly–Clapham Special Instructions; 6-inch Water Column Dispensed With (1953)

### Yeerongpilly–Clapham — Special Instructions — 1950
> **Yeerongpilly and Clapham — Special Instructions for Down Trains Requiring to Pass the Clapham Down Starting Signals for Shunting Purposes:**
>
> If either Down Starting signal at Clapham has been cleared for a train on the 3ft 6in gauge line, or the Down Starting signal at Clapham has been cleared for a Down train to approach from Yeerongpilly, neither Starting signal must be cleared for a Down train to approach from Clapham until the Corinda Branch line train has passed clear of the standard gauge line. *(Source: 1950 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1953 — Ground Frame E Relocated; 6-inch Water Column Dispensed With

### Ground Frame E Relocated — W.N. 4–1953
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Alteration to Location of Ground Frame "E"** — The two-lever Ground Frame "E" has been relocated **10 feet on the South Brisbane side of No. 2E points**, Main–Nos. 1 or 2 Transhipping Sidings.
>
> Diagram attached to Circular No. 390–19 of 1930 to be amended accordingly. *(W.N. 4–1953)*

### 6-inch Water Column Dispensed With — 1953
> **Clapham (North Coast)** — The **6-inch water column** situated at the Rocklea end of Clapham yards has been dispensed with, and particulars relating thereto are to be deleted. *(Source: 1953 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1955 — Shunting Charge — Poultry Farmers' Co-operative Society Ltd.

### Poultry Farmers' Co-op — Shunting Charge
> **Shunting Charge — Poultry Farmers' Co-operative Society Ltd., Clapham** — 4ft 8½in gauge siding. *(Source: 1955 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1956 — 3ft 6in Gauge Dead-end Siding Removed at Sydney End of Yard

### 3ft 6in Gauge Siding Removed — W.N. 38–1956
> **Clapham (North Coast) — Removal of 3ft 6in Gauge Dead-end Siding, Sydney End of Yard** — Since **23rd August, 1956**, the 3ft 6in gauge siding, on the Down side of No. 2 Transhipping Siding, **18 chains in length** from the points to the dead-end at the Sydney end of the Yard, has been removed.
>
> Diagram attached to Circular No. 390–19 of 1930 to be amended accordingly. *(W.N. 38–1956)*

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## 1969 — Engine Load Tables; Light Engine Approach Instructions

### Engine Load Tables — Clapham Yard — 1969
> - **South Brisbane–Clapham**: 300 tons 
> - **Clapham–South Brisbane**: 300 tons 
> - **Clapham Up and Down Yards**: [load figures] 
> - **Clapham Down Yard (Propel)**: 400 tons 
> - **Clapham–Cargo Sidings and Acacia Ridge**: 275 tons 
> - **Acacia Ridge–Clapham**: 350 tons 
> - **Cargo and Commonwealth Sidings–Clapham**: 275 tons

*(Source: 1969 Weekly Notices)*

### Light Engine Approach — W.N. 14–1969
> **Clapham — Accepting or Allowing Light Engines to Approach** — When a light engine or diesel unit arrives at Clapham to work a train, the Driver or Fireman is to contact the Signalman by means of the **public address system** for instructions. Under no circumstances should an engine be placed on an incomplete train. *(W.N. 14–1969)*

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## 1970 — Down Distant Signal Fixed at Caution; Main Line Slewed; Up Starting Repositioned

### Down Distant Signal Fixed at Caution — W.N. 10–1970
> **Clapham (Border Loop–South Brisbane) — Down Distant Signal Temporarily Fixed at Caution** — Since **20th February, 1970** and until further notice, the Down Distant signal, No. 35, will not be worked and will remain fixed in the Caution position. *(W.N. 10–1970)*

### Main and Loop Lines Slewed — Up Starting Repositioned — W.N. 15 and 16–1970
> Since **1st April, 1970**, the Up Starting signal, No. 4, has been temporarily repositioned from the Up to the **Down side of the Main line**, consequent on the slewing of the Main and Loop lines at the Sydney end of Clapham Yard. *(W.N. 15–1970)*
>
> Since **2nd October, 1970**, the Main line at the Sydney end of Clapham Yard has been slewed to a **new permanent position**. *(W.N. 16–1970)*

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## 1977 — Clapham Signal-box Designated Altered; No. 2B Points Renewed; Yeerongpilly–Clapham Hauling Without Brakevan

### Altered Designations — W.N. — 1977
> **Clapham (Border Loop–South Brisbane) — Altered Designations of [Lever/Signal Functions]** — Circular No. 390–19, Kyogle–Brisbane, of 1930, and diagram of Clapham attached, to be amended accordingly. *(Source: 1977 Weekly Notices)*

### No. 2B Points Renewed — W.N. — 1977
> **Clapham (Border Loop–South Brisbane) — Renewal of No. 2B Points.** *(Source: 1977 Weekly Notices)*

### Yeerongpilly–Clapham — Hauling Without Brakevan — W.N. 48–1977
> **Stations and Sidings — Yeerongpilly–Clapham — Hauling or Propelling Vehicles Without Brakevan** — Trains may be hauled between **Clapham and Yeerongpilly Repair Siding** in Up or Down direction, without a brakevan during daylight hours, subject to standing regulations.
>
> Guard must record the number of the last vehicle; check on arrival; ride on last vehicle where practicable. *(W.N. 48–1977)*

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## 1982 — Yeerongpilly Signal Box Abolished; Clapham–South Brisbane Section Created; Single Line Track Block Working

### Yeerongpilly Signal Box Abolished; Clapham Controls Yeerongpilly Area — 17–18 April 1982
> **Clapham–South Brisbane (Border Loop–South Brisbane) — Abolition of Yeerongpilly Mechanical Signal-box and Alterations to Electric Train Staff Sections**
>
> On **Saturday/Sunday 17–18 April 1982**, Yeerongpilly mechanical signal-box was abolished by Queensland Railways, and mechanical points converted to motor operation from **Mayne Control Centre**. Colour light signals with single-light indications provided.
>
> **Clapham will be the controlling signal-box** for train movements involving crossing or joining the standard gauge line in the Yeerongpilly area. No. 39 lever in Clapham signal-box (controlling lever for Yeerongpilly S.G. signals) must be placed normal before any point connections at Yeerongpilly can be motor-operated from Mayne Control Centre.
>
> Clapham interlocking extended from the existing Clapham Down Home signals to the **new colour light Up Home signal Clapham near Yeerongpilly station footbridge**.
>
> Section **Clapham–Yeerongpilly** abolished; new section **Clapham–South Brisbane** (9.174 km) created. *(W.N. 16–1982)*

### Single Line Track Block Working — Clapham–South Brisbane — 29 July 1982
> Single Line Track Block Working introduced between **Clapham and South Brisbane** in lieu of Electric Train Staff Working on **29th July, 1982**. *(W.N. — 1982)*

### Single Line Track Block Working — Acacia Ridge–Clapham — 29 August 1982
> Single Line Track Block Working introduced between **Acacia Ridge and Clapham** in lieu of Electric Train Staff Working on **Sunday, 29th August, 1982**.
>
> A new relay interlocking control panel brought into use in Acacia Ridge signal-box. Down Home No. 35 (CM35) at Clapham — Down Home / Acacia Ridge Down Starting dual signal.
>
> Pilotman's Lock in Clapham signal-box removed. *(W.N. 35 and 38–1982)*

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## 1983 — All Clapham–Yeerongpilly References Deleted; Clapham–South Brisbane Confirmed

### Clapham–Yeerongpilly References Deleted — W.N. 25–1983
> Delete: All reference to **Clapham–Yeerongpilly** section. Insert: **Clapham–South Brisbane** section. Length of section — **9.174 km**. *(W.N. 25–1983)*

### Clapham Area Signals — 1983
> **Clapham Area** — lever/signal designations listed, including:
> - No. 7 Down Second Home Loop to Main (Controlled also by No. 39 Clapham)
> - No. 13 Down Second Home Main (Controlled also by No. 39 Clapham)
>
> *(Source: 1983 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1986 — Clapham Standard Gauge Line; Motor Vehicles Siding; South Brisbane–Clapham Single Track Block

### Clapham Standard Gauge Line Established — 1986
> **Clapham — Standard Gauge Line** — listed with associated businesses including Evans Deakin, Commonwealth Sidings. *(Source: 1986 Weekly Notices)*

### Clapham Motor Vehicles Siding — 1986
> **Clapham Siding — Standard Gauge Line** — Insert: **"Clapham Motor Vehicles"** — Station Code 12175, Reference T. *(Source: 1986 Weekly Notices)*

### South Brisbane–Clapham Block Section Confirmed — 1986
> The section from **Clapham to South Brisbane** is operated under the **Single Line Track Block system** between the Down Starting Signal YY29 at Clapham and the Up Starting Signal SB2 at South Brisbane. Control of signal YY29 (Clapham 38) by No. 7 South Brisbane will be removed. *(Source: 1986 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1987 — Park Road Siding Level Crossing; Clapham–South Brisbane Confirmed

### Park Road Level Crossing — W.N. — 1987
> **Clapham — Park Road Siding** — Delete existing entries and insert: "Gates — A level crossing is situated at the **Clapham end of the Loop** and before opening gates [procedure follows]." *(Source: 1987 Weekly Notices)*

### Clapham–South Brisbane Confirmed — 1987
> The section Clapham–South Brisbane is operated under the **Single Line Track Block system** between Down Starting Signal YY29 at Clapham and Up Starting Signal SB2 at South Brisbane. *(Source: 1987 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1989 — Roma Street/Clapham — Joint Accounting Station Reference

### Roma Street / Clapham — 1989
> Delete "South Brisbane" and insert instead **"Roma St/Clapham"** [in goods rate references]. *(W.N. — 1989)*

> **Note:** By 1989 Clapham and Roma Street were being referenced jointly as the successor accounting points to South Brisbane, reflecting the transfer of freight functions from South Brisbane to the two new terminals — Clapham for the Kyogle line and Roma Street for the South Brisbane/Roma Street complex.

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **26 September 1930** | **Opened** — transhipment yard; controlled by Queensland Railways; sections Kagaru–Clapham and Clapham–Brisbane; Clapham Yard at 608m 26c; Standard Race (14 cattle/sheep wagons); Seal Press No. 438; Circular No. 390–19 of 1930 issued |
| 1931 | Stock facility: only quiet dairy cattle can be transhipped; Fruits Express No. 177/178 operating; Seal Press No. 436 confirmed |
| 1937 | Confirmed as Transhipping Depot — advices to go to Clapham not Kyogle |
| W.N. 15–1942 | Propelling (up to 5 vehicles) Clapham–Yeerongpilly — daylight only |
| W.N. — 1942 | NSW Reception Sidings brought into use; Releasing Switches B and D |
| W.N. 27–1943 | Truckloads for Commonwealth Siding, Rocklea establishments — invoiced to Commonwealth Siding, Clapham |
| W.N. — 1943 | 4-inch water column at Marshalling Yards (Sydney end) |
| **8 November 1944** | **Crossing Loop added** — Up Goods line converted; Signal Nos. 7 and 16; Frame E (Loop to Transhipping Sidings 1 and 2) |
| W.N. — 1945 | Drivers to sound whistle at all diamond crossings in Clapham Yard |
| 1947 | Defined as transhipment-only — "Not a passenger station"; 3ft 6in gauge distance to South Brisbane is 4 miles; transhipping charges — all Queensland proportion |
| W.N. — 1948 | Shunting charges: Commonwealth Stores Petrol Siding 1s 8d/wagon max 13s 3d/15 min; Evans Deakin 14s 3d/15 min |
| 1950 | Yeerongpilly–Clapham special instructions — Down trains and Corinda Branch interaction |
| W.N. 4–1953 | Ground Frame E relocated 10 feet toward South Brisbane; 6-inch water column dispensed with |
| W.N. 38–1956 | 3ft 6in gauge dead-end siding (18 chains) at Sydney end of yard removed |
| W.N. 14–1969 | Public address system for light engine approach instructions |
| W.N. 10–1970 | Down Distant signal No. 35 fixed at Caution (from 20 Feb 1970) |
| April–October 1970 | Main and Loop lines slewed at Sydney end of yard; Up Starting signal repositioned |
| W.N. 48–1977 | Hauling/propelling without brakevan — Clapham to Yeerongpilly Repair Siding |
| **17–18 April 1982** | **Yeerongpilly signal box abolished** by QR; Clapham becomes controlling signal-box for Yeerongpilly SG area; No. 39 lever; Clapham–Yeerongpilly section cancelled; **Clapham–South Brisbane** (9.174 km) created |
| **29 July 1982** | **Single Line Track Block Working** — Clapham–South Brisbane |
| **29 August 1982** | **Single Line Track Block Working** — Acacia Ridge–Clapham; Pilotman's Lock removed from Clapham signal-box |
| W.N. 25–1983 | All Clapham–Yeerongpilly references deleted; Clapham–South Brisbane confirmed (9.174 km) |
| 1986 | Clapham Standard Gauge Line established; Clapham Motor Vehicles siding (Code 12175) added |
| 1989 | "Roma St/Clapham" replaces "South Brisbane" in goods rate references |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1930–1989.* 
*Note: Clapham was the last NSW-operated location on the North Coast Line before Queensland Railway territory. The 1947 definition — "not a passenger station nor a station for any other purpose than transhipping" — captures its essential function throughout its existence. Circular No. 390–19 of 1930 (Kyogle–Brisbane base diagram) was referenced at Clapham for 58 years, from opening in 1930 through to 1988.*